Meet Our Team

Sally Ann SodergrenDirector of Clinical Operations – Al Ain

Sally is the Director of Clinical Operations at Amana Healthcare Long Term Medical and Rehabilitation Hospital in Al Ain. Sally obtained a degree in Registered General Nursing from the Charles Frears College of Nursing and Midwifery, UK in 1993 and later on obtained her Post Graduate Diploma in Children’s Nursing from South Bank University, London in 1996. She has extensive experience in all areas of Pediatrics and Neonatal Care having worked in different hospitals in New Zealand, UK and Middle East. Prior to working at Amana, Sally was working as a Nurse Manager in PICU/PECU in a JCIA (Joint Commission International Accreditation) accredited government hospital in Al Ain.

Claudia SoaresDirector of Clinical Operations – Abu Dhabi

Claudia is the Acting Director of Clinical Operations of Amana Healthcare in Abu Dhabi. A degree holder in General Nursing in 2007 from the Nursing College of Viana do Costela, Portugal apart from holding an MBA in Management Consulting at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), she also obtained her Post Graduate in Intensive care from St. George University in London in 2012. Her 10 years of professional experience with robust background in cardiothoracic intensive care in Spain and in UK plus her strong qualifications have molded her managerial qualification.

Deborah PierceSenior Physiotherapist & Team Leader – Al Ain

Deborah is a Senior Physiotherapist and the Head of Rehabilitation teams at Amana Healthcare. Deborah obtained a BSc in Health Science from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. She has spent over 7 years in various acute care settings. Deborah has spent the last 3 years in the UAE as the team leader for critical care, acute neurology/neurosurgery, stroke and medical units within a JCIA (Joint Commission International Accreditation) accredited hospital.

Angela LewisClinical Coordinator – Al Ain

Angela is a Clinical Coordinator at Amana Healthcare – Al Ain. She qualified in 1985 with a degree in General Nursing from Mid Glamorgan School of Nursing, UK and obtained her degree in Sick Children’s Nursing from Swansea University UK, in 1995. Then in 2009, she completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice from the University of Wales, Swansea University in UK. Angela has over 30 years of extensive experience in the field of Pediatric Nursing, and was the Pediatric Lead Nurse in one of the NHS hospitals in the UK before joining Amana Healthcare.

Jemma TarrClinical Coordinator – Abu Dhabi

Jemma is the Clinical Coordinator at Amana Healthcare – Abu Dhabi. Jemma obtained her BSC Honors Degree in Nursing from the University of Wales in 2007. Jemma has gained extensive experience working as a junior sister within Intensive Care in the National Health Service.

Dyen ManahanHR Coordinator – Al Ain

Dyen is Human Resource Coordinator at Amana Healthcare. She obtained her primary degree in Business Administration from the University of The Philippines in 2003. Dyen has held a senior HR position for several years and has gained considerable HR and recruitment experience within the UAE.